CT Boating Education FAQ’s is a hot topic. So here we go. Please visit the DEEP’s website to learn all about the most Boating Education FAQ’s. How long is the basic boating course? The boating course is an eight-hour course. What are the basic boating course requirements? You must attend all eight-hours of…
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No Discharge Zones
No Discharge Zones: The following excerpt is from Connecticut DEEP’s website. Visit the page and read the full article here. What are No Discharge Zones? An effort to improve and preserve the quality of coastal waters in Long Island Sound and its harbors is in place. The Connecticut DEEP has taken steps to ban all…
Is Boating Fun
Is Boating fun? Well of course it is! You can check out the full article by Discover Boating by clicking 10 Fun Things to Do on a Boat | Discover Boating Boating is hands down one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities out there. When you’re on a boat, you’re surrounded by water and…
OSHA and Boating
OSHA and Boating are nothing new. What is Good Housekeeping on a boat? Good housekeeping implies that we always organize, unclutter, and keep hazard-free conditions on our vessel. I know, this is a relatively simple concept. So, the benefits that can be realized from good housekeeping practices are far reaching. This affects not only workers’…
Personal Watercraft Regulations
This article on Personal Watercraft Regulations is well worth your time. Check the full article out at United Marine Underwriters. PWC Definition The U.S. Coast Guard defines a Personal Watercraft (PWC) as a craft which is less than 16 feet in length. Moreover, a person or persons operate a PWC by sitting, standing or kneeling…
Long Island Sound
What Makes Long Island Sound Unique? Long Island Sound is 1400 square miles of estuary, a place where saltwater from the ocean mixes with fresh water from rivers draining from the land. Estuaries are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. They serve as feeding, breeding, and nursery areas for many species that spend most…
Falling Overboard
Falling overboard is a serious concern. Who is at risk? Falling overboard is nearly a daily occurrence in the commercial fishing industry. Fishermen risk their lives working on commercial fishing vessels without wearing personal flotation devices. As a matter of fact, falls overboard are the second leading cause of commercial fishing vessel fatalities. As a…
Documenting your Vessel
Should you be documenting your vessel? When going into the purchase of a vessel, lots of owners ask whether or not they should Document with the U.S. Coast Guard. Sometimes it is simply a preference of the buyer. On the other hand, it might be a requirement to proceed with the purchase. Documentation is a form…
Your Boats Wake
Watch Your Boats Wake The following are excerpts from an excellent article by Randy Troutman on October 15, 2014 (link below). There are also some various comments from readers which help us to understand why there is such a battle with this topic. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you No matter…